Walking Pedometers and Fitness Bands Print The 7 Best Kids’ Pedometers of 2019 Help your children stay fit with this handy gadget Written by Christin Perry Updated on August 05, 2019 More in Walking Pedometers and Fitness Bands Walking for Weight Loss Treadmill Walking Long Distance Walking Beginners Walking Shoes Walking Fast Gear and Clothing Injuries and Prevention Clubs, Partners, and Programs Treadmill Workouts View All Our editors independently research, test, and recommend the best products; you can learn more about our review process here. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links. Our Top Picks Best Overall: Letsfit Activity Tracker at Amazon"You can’t beat the price for a high-quality, reliable activity tracker."Best Budget: EFOSHM Fitness Tracker Wristband at Amazon"It accurately tracks steps, distance, calories burned, and sleep."Best Smartwatch: VTech Kidizoom Smartwatch at Amazon"They can track activity, play games, take photos, and more."Best for Kids Ages 4 to 9: Garmin vivofit jr. at Amazon"Parents can track kids’ activity, set rewards, and assign chores."Best Clip-On: OZO Fitness SC2 Digital Pedometer at Amazon"An accurate, kid-friendly pedometer."Best for Toddlers: LeapBand at Amazon"Doesn’t track steps, but contains a series of fun challenges."Most Altruistic: Kid Power Band at Amazon"Partnered with UNICEF to deliver funds to undernourished children." Our Top Picks Best Overall: Letsfit Activity Tracker Amazon Buy on Amazon This activity tracker from Letsfit may have more functionality than some kids need or want, but you can’t beat the price for a high-quality, reliable activity tracker. It accurately tracks activities such as steps, distance, calories burned, and active minutes, and also records heart rate and sleep duration. And the GPS functionality lets kids monitor their running pace and map their routes. With a big, easy-to-read display, it’s kid-friendly and simple to use. If your kid has a cell phone, he or she can sync it to the device and see messages and call notifications. Kids can also use it to set alarms and reminders to go off during certain durations of inactivity. The built-in USB plug makes charging it a cinch. You can simply use a USB block or computer (no cord needed!) to give it a charge that lasts for up to seven days of use. Kids can choose from several different colors for the adjustable band, including basic black, purple, pink, blue, gray, and green. Best Budget: EFOSHM Fitness Tracker Wristband Amazon Buy on Amazon If you’re looking for a basic wristband activity tracker for your child, you can’t beat the price for this kid-friendly one. It doesn’t have the bells and whistles of some other fitness trackers, but it accurately tracks steps, distance, calories burned, and sleep. Kids can also use it as a basic watch and alarm clock and to set reminders if they’ve been inactive for too long. It’s available in black, blue, and pink. Best Smartwatch: VTech Kidizoom Smartwatch Buy on AmazonBuy on WalmartBuy on Best Buy If your kids want more functionality than just a basic pedometer, this smartwatch allows them to track their activity, play games, take photos, and much more. They can count their steps with the activity tracker and unlock fun avatars with their movements. With 55 different watch faces, kids can also learn to tell time and customize their watch with their own photos. The motion sensor detects when kids are inactive and then encourages them to move by giving them activity-based challenges like hop around like a kangaroo. Parents can use the Parental Controls setting to limit game time and set the watch to quiet time mode, so it stops talking or allowing kids to play with it, while still displaying the time. The watch comes with a Micro-USB cable that you can use to recharge the battery and download additional free content (such as games) from VTech's Learning Lodge. This smartwatch is suitable for kids ages 4 to 12. Available in pink, purple, red, blue, black, or camo, kids can pick the one that best suits their style. Best for Kids Ages 4 to 9: Garmin vivofit jr. Buy on AmazonBuy on Walmart The Garmin vivofit jr. encourages young kids to be more active by motivating them with rewards and a mobile adventure trail to unlock. This activity tracker is secure and safe to wear for all activities, including swimming. Kids can use it to view their steps, active minutes, and even their sleep data. Using an app on their mobile phone, parents can track kids’ activity, set rewards, create family step challenges and even assign chores. When kids are inactive, they’ll see a Move Bar, encouraging them to work more activity into their day. The user-replaceable battery lasts for a year, so you don’t have to worry about the tracker constantly losing its charge. Available in multiple fun, vibrant designs, the band is soft and comfortable enough to wear all day long. As your child grows, they can swap out the band for a larger Garmin vivofit 3 one. One caveat: While the price is reasonable for a high-quality product with lots of functionality, it’s not cheap, so you may want to think carefully before buying one for a child who’s known for breaking or losing his belongings. Best Clip-On: OZO Fitness SC2 Digital Pedometer Buy on Amazon Looking for a fun way to track steps without having to wear a wrist device or a lanyard? The Fitness SC2 from OZO is an accurate, kid-friendly pedometer that easily clips onto their wrist, belt, shoe, sock, or even their backpack. With its 3D Tri-Axis Sensor, the pedometer gives accurate measurements whether it’s flat, horizontal, or vertical. The step counts are displayed on a large, easy-to-read LCD screen. Kids can even review their steps from the past week using the seven-day memory log. The pedometer features a built-in clock and automatically resets itself at midnight, so kids can start a new daily count every morning. Best for Toddlers: LeapBand Buy on Amazon When it comes to fitness, it’s never too early to start your child on the right path! That’s why we’ve included the LeapBand by VTech, the best activity tracker for toddlers. It comes in that iconic lime-green-and-white coloring that your little ones will recognize from their other VTech toys. It’s said to be super durable too, which is key when it comes to drop-prone little fingers. Be aware that the LeapBand isn’t a traditional fitness tracker. It doesn’t track steps and activity, but rather contains a series of fun challenges for young kids to complete, which get their little hearts pumping while having lots of fun. And since no activity tracker for kids would be complete without a reward, the LeapBand allows your little one to earn a virtual pet which kids can feed and earn toys for. Most Altruistic: Kid Power Band Target Buy on AmazonBuy on Target For the civic-minded kiddo in your life, we’ve included a fitness tracker that allows them to give back. The Kid Power Band has partnered with UNICEF to deliver funds to undernourished children around the world as kids complete “missions.” The Kid Power Band comes with a kid-friendly plastic band that can be adjusted to a variety of sizes and features a simple, touch-screen interface that tracks steps and movement. The battery holds a charge for up to two weeks. This app-enabled fitness tracker comes with the ability to sync with a companion, track and monitor progress, and learn about different cultures as your kid completes different missions. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Looking to start walking off the weight? Our free guide offers tips, workouts, and a printable schedule to help you get on the right track. Sign Up You're in! Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. What are your concerns? Other Inaccurate Hard to Understand Submit